WCH Fall Program Guide 2011

8/6/2019 WCH Fall Program Guide 2011

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Member registration opens July 11

Non-Member registration opens July 18

WinnetkaCommunityHouseF A L L 2 0 1 1 P R O G R A M G U I D E

WERE NOT JUST FOR KIDS! CHECK OUT TONS OF GREAT NEW CLASSES FOR GROWN UPS!

check out newceramics classes!see page 33!


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FITNESS CENTREWinnetka Community House

Facility Includes:

Treadmills

StairMasters/StepMills

LifeCycles

Cybex ArcTrainers

LifeFitness cross-trainers

Precor EFX elliptical trainers

Helix Lateral Trainers

Concept II rowing machines

Schwinn spinning bikes

Cybex strength training equipment

Free weight equipment

Gymnasium Childcare

Our convenient locationprovides a riendly

atmosphere, knowledgeable

sta and a great value!

Benefits of Personal TrainingSerious athletes have long used personal trainers to enhance their perormance in competition. Movie stars areknown to hire personal trainers to keep them tting into their Oscar gowns. But the people who benet mostrom personal training are ordinary men and women seeking to be stronger and unction more efectively intheir everyday lives.

Working with a trainer, anyone can achieve their tness goals - goals as modest as touching yourtoes again or as ambitious as preparing to run a marathon. Whether you want to lose weight,

regain exibility, develop speed or simply eel good again, personal training is an activitythat you will continue to reap benets in years to come.

Our personal trainers main objectives are to assist, guide and educate those who wish toexperience a greater ease and physical ability in their lives.

See pages 46 and 47 for more information


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WINNETKA COMMUNITY HOUSE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

OfcersEllen C. MooreChair

Matt BoticaVice ChairFrank PhillipsSecretary

Trey TuneTreasurerRob AlbertsonPast Chair

Members

Paul AstolJack ColadarciJoan EvanichLaura Glick

Mike GoldenDavid GrantEd Harney

Carrie HealyGinny Hilton

Louise HollandBob Horne

Stuart Larkins

Jim McGeeLinda Pedian

David D. Peterson, Jr.Marian PowersAddie RueyMatt TritleyPaul Weaver

Christina WebbPam Westin

Clyde WillianChristopher Wyner

Connie Yonan

Kate AncellRaheela Gill Anwar

Joyce BruceErin Budington

Mercedes CarusoSusan CellmerLeslie Farmer

Jennier FrientMary Ann Grabowski

Christine HollandSarah Holm

Noelle HunkenKim Jankauska

Bianca JuarezKim Knaus

Dania LeemputteKristin Lolli

Anne MaloneJulie Mangan

Claudia MiquelonSusan NelsonLaurie NielsenGwen Oelerich

Beth Ann PapoutsisSusan PattersonCristina Persico

Karen PetersAmy Pope BrockArLynn PresserLaura ReynoldsAlicia Schaer

Kris SchriesheimJoan SenkoIrene Smith

Julie StracksAmy Swartchild

Karen TragosKaren VorwaldConnie Yonan

WOMAN'S BOARD


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Telephone ListingsMain Oce (847) 446-0537Fax (847) 446-0609Birthday Party Hotline (847) 446-3207Facility Rental (847) 446-3154Fitness Centre (847) 446-1994

Youth Enrichment Center (847) 446-7615

Ofce HoursMondaySaturday 8:30 a.m.8:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

Always open at winnetkacommunityhouse.org!

Member registration opens July 11, 2011

Non-Member registration opens July 18, 2011

Registration inormation is on page 56. e registration orm ison page 58. ere is a point at which classes must be canceled ithere is not sucient registration, so please register early!

Mission Statement

e mission o the Winnetka Community House is to enrichthe lives o North Shore residents, their amilies and riends byproviding diverse educational, cultural, social and recreationalopportunities or people o all ages. Tis privately supportedunique facility does not receive tax dollars.

Accessibility For Persons With Disabilities

For persons with disabilities, the Winnetka Community Houseis accessible rom the northeast at the canopied entrance of thePine Street parking lot.

StaffTimothy P. McCabe, Executive DirectorMike Buscher, Superintendent o Recreation and Fitness

Josh Bucher, Marketing DirectorGina Di Sandro, Facilities Director

Alana Flatley, Development DirectorJamie Arena, Oce SupervisorLisa Jarvis, Fitness Supervisor

John LoPresti, Maintenance SupervisorPatti Schmidt, Early Childhood SupervisorMark Schustef, Recreation Supervisor

Jef Wahl, Athletic SupervisorDebra Chuk, Accounting CoordinatorLynn Aldape, Administrative Assistant

CONNECT WITH US ONLINE

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winnetkacommunityhouse.org/blog

SPECIAL EVENTS 6

YOUTH ENRICHMENT 11

YOUTH ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTORS 12

MUSIC 13

ART 14

SCIENCE 16

YOUTH THEATRE 18

HOLIDAY CAMPS 19

YOUTH ATHLETICS 20

YOUTH ATHLETICS INSTRUCTORS 24

KARATE 29

TAEKWONDO 30

CERAMICS 33

CERAMICS INSTRUCTORS 34 ADULT CERAMICS 35

BIRTHDAY PARTIES 36

DANCE 38

DANCE INSTRUCTORS 39

ADULT DANCE 43

SPECIALTY FITNESS 44

FITNESS INSTRUCTORS 44

GROUP X 45

DOG OBEDIENCE 48

ADULT ENRICHMENT 49

ASSOCIATE ORGANIZATIONS 50

TENANT ORGANIZATIONS 50

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 51

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS 51

THEATRE GROUPS 52

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 56

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 57REGISTRATION FORM 58

TABLE OF CONTENTS


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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Little Bits 11Hot Shots Lunch and Play 24Fantasy Dance 38

Cafe Amigos 12Fun with Amigos 12Time for Amigos 12Extraordinary Kids 17Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Chess Wizards Camp 19Sports N Science 20Instructional Football Clinic 21Mini-Majors 22Hot Shots Triple Play 23Hot Shots Lunch and Play 24Basketball Skill Clinic 25Basketball Clinics 26Tiny Tot Ballet 38Pre Ballet 40

Jazz 1 42

High Touch- High Tech 17Performance ProgramCamp Rock 18Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Chess Wizards Camp 19Instructional Football Clinic 21Kickball 21

Basketball Skill Clinic 25Basketball Clinics 26Seven Star Kung-Fu 31Multimedia Madness! 34Ballet 2 40Ballet 3 40Hip Hop 42

Jazz 1 42 Jazz 5 42Lyrical Dance 1/2 42

Chess Wizards Camp 19Kickball 21Seven Star Kung-Fu 31

Ballet 3 40Ballet 4/Pre-Pointe 40

Kickball 21Seven Star Kung-Fu 31Creative Cafe 35Latin Rhythm Dance 44Meditative Pilates 44Beginner Pilates 44Continuing Pilates 44Yogercize 44Dog Obedience 48

Little Bits 11Fun with Amigos 12Mini Doodler 15Twoosy Doodler 15Hot Shots Adult-Tot Sports 23Hot Shots Lunch and Play 24Fantasy Dance 38

Cafe Amigos 12Cooking With Amigos 12Fun with Amigos 12Mini Doodler 15Extraordinary Kids 17Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Chess Wizards Camp 19Mini-Majors 22Hot Shots Adult-Tot Sports 23Hot Shots Lunch and Play 24Sandlot Games 26Pee Wee Karate 29Beginner Karate 29

Intermediate Karate 29Tea Party Tuesday 33Tiny Tot Ballet 38Pre-Ballet 40Tiny Tappers 41

Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Chess Wizards Camp 19Fencing 22Swordplay for kids 22Beginner Karate 29Intermediate Karate 29Karate 29

Tea Party Tuesday 33

Chess Wizards Camp 19Fencing 22Karate 29

Fencing 22Adult Karate 29Creative Cafe 35Adult Ballet 43Focus on Stability 44Yogercize 44

Little Bits 11Musikgarten 13Hot Shots Parent Tot Soccer23Hot Shots Total Sports 23

Tiny Treks Explorers 11Musikgarten 13smART Explorers #1 14smART Explorers #2 14Extraordinary Kids 17Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Chess Wizards Camp 19Mini-Majors 22Hot Shots Parent Tot Soccer 23Hot Shots Total Sports 23Basketball Skill Clinic 25Basketball Clinics 26Sandlot Games 26

Seven Star Kung-Fu 31Ballet 1 40Pre-Ballet 40Intro to Tap 41Tiny Tappers 41

Beginning Guitar 13smART Explorers #1 14smART Explorers #2 14Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Chess Wizards Camp 19Basketball Skill Clinic 25Basketball Clinics 26

Seven Star Kung-Fu 31 Just Wheel! Ceramic Still Life Painting 34Ballet 1 40Intro to Tap 41Tap 1 41Tap 4 41

Jazz 2 Jazz 3 Lyrical 3 42

Beginning Guitar 13Chess Wizards Camp 19Seven Star Kung-Fu 31

Ceramic Still Life Painting 34Preteen Ballet 40Tap 5 41Lyrical 3 42

Private Piano Instruction 13Seven Star Kung-Fu 31All Skill Levels Pottery 35The Art of Sushi 35Beginner Pilates 44Continuing Pilates 44Latin and Barre 44Dog Obedience 48Beginning Guitar 49

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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Little Bits 11Tiny Bits 11Musikgarten 13Hot Shots Lunch and Play 24Lil Pigskins - Piglets 25Lil Pigskins - Pigs Beginners 25Lil Pigskins - Squealers 25Fantasy Dance 38

Musikgarten 13The Joy of Creativity 15Extraordinary Kids 17Young Performers Camp Rock 18Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Hot Shots Lunch and Play 24Lil Pigskins - Edge Classes 25Lil Pigskins - Pigs Beginners 25Tiny Tot Ballet 38

Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Beginner Karate 29Intermediate Karate 29Karate 29Advanced Junior Ceramics 34Tap 2 41Tap 3 41

Jazz 4 42

Babysitting Clinic 16Karate 29Advanced Junior Ceramics 34

Ballet 5 40Pointe Ballet 40

Wheelthrowing for Beginners 35Ballet Exercise 43Focus on Stability 44Yogercize 44Getting Paid to Talk 49

ABCs and 123s 11Hot Shots Total Sports 23Hot Shots Lunch and Play 24Creating with Clay 33Fantasy Dance 38

Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Play and Clay 20Mini-Majors 22Hot Shots Pee Wee Soccer 23Hot Shots Total Sports 23Hot Shots Lunch and Play 24Little Hoopers 26Early Taekwondo 30Little Dragons Taekwondo 30Creating with Clay 33Tiny Tot Ballet 38Ballet 1 40Pre-Ballet 40

Audition Clinic Camp Rock 18Performance ProgramCamp Rock 18Holiday Hoops Camp 19Sports and More Camp 19Hot Shots Total Sports 23Early Taekwondo 30Parent and Child Taekwondo 30

Youth Taekwondo 30Learning from the Masters 34Ballet 1 40

Kids on Canvas 15Modern Manners 101 16Munchkin Tennis 21Beginner Karate I 29Beginner Karate II 29Intermediate Karate 29Karate 29Egyptian Art-Making 33

Ballet 1 40Ballet 2 40

Adult Taekwondo 30Parent and Child Taekwondo 30Youth Taekwondo 30

Learning from the Masters 34

Adult Taekwondo 30Parent and Child Taekwondo 30Healthy Sweets 49

Musikgarten 13Family Art 15Father and Me Football 21Munchkin Tennis 21Parent and Me Soccer 21

Musikgarten 13Family Art 15Kids on Canvas 15Father and Me Football 21Munchkin Tennis 21Parent and Me Soccer 21Egyptian Art-Making 33Beginner Karate 29Intermediate Karate 29Egyptian Art-Making 33Ballet 1 40

Down and Dirty 34

Wheel Throwing 35Garden Planning and Care 49


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Winnetka Community House makes birthday

parties easy! We offer full service birthday partieswith complete set up and clean up. Our party

coordinator can help you plan your party and

select from a variety of entertainers and activi-

ties. We also partner with popular vendors to help

you save on food for your WCH party. Our parties

will make your child's birthday an event they'll

never forget!

PARTIES SO EASY THEYMIGHT AS WELL BE MAGIC

To see all our parties visit winnetkacommunityhouse.org/birthdays or call 847-446-3207


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For more than three decades the theatre in Matz Hall has enter-tained and enriched the community. The theatre is in need ofrenovation. Please help by Taking a Seat named in honor ofyourself or someone special.The Matz Hall Theatre Wall of Donors is be a large plaque hungoutside Matz Hall, noting each seats donor. Since the seats inMatz Hall are moveable, the wall will contain all donor names.

For more information, or to receive an order form, please visitour front desk or call 847-446-0537.

Donors to the Matz Hall Fund are eligible for special bene-ts. With your contribution to the Matz Hall Seating Cam-paign, you will

Be recognized with other seats and row donors with yourname on the Matz Hall Theatre Wall of Donors

Have the opportunity to denote specic seat and row lo-cation (if available)

Photography by Lenswork Studio Winnetka

Benefts and Recognition

Take a SeatBe An Advocate or the Arts by Supportingthe Matz Hall Theatre Campaign

Take a Seat


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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Breakfast.And other fun House Productions coming this winter.

Movie Night

Family Bingo Night

Wine Tasting

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Visit winnetkacommunityhouse.org for details


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Tiny Bits

Mary FisherMom and Tots come play and learn as we see how much un it is to be a toddler! Well havelots o exploring time plus an art project, a story and snack to end a day o un. An adult mustaccompany each child.

ABCs and 123s

Mary Fisher/Elyse FerdinandEach class is centered on a diferent numbeand letter which are reinorced throughvarious puppets, songs, games, and stories.

September 9December 16 6100-4

Friday 9:3011:00a.m

Ages:34(mustbe3bySeptember16,2011

Member:$286 Non-Member:$338

No class 10/21, 11/25

Tiny Treks Explorers

Tiny TreksTiny Treks is an innovative program or amilie

who want to teach their children about the worldthrough exploration o their natural surroundings

We believe children learn best through handson experiences which build sel-esteem anencourage a love o nature. In this class activitie

will include short stimulating hikes in a variety o

outdoor settings, music, art projects and gamePlease bring a lunch and drink to class.

September 7December 14 6170-

Wednesday 9:30a.m.12:00p.m

Ages:46


No class October 19


Wednesday 12:002:30p.m

Ages:46


No class October 19

YOUTH ENRICHMENT

September 8October 27 6100-5

Thursday 9:3010:30a.m.

Ages:12withparent/caregiverMember:$108 Non-Member:$126

No class 09/29, 10/20

November 3December 15 6100-6


Ages:12withparent/caregiverMember:$108 Non-Member:$126

No class 11/24

Little Bits

Mary Fisher/Elyse FerdinandDoes your two or three year old enjoy a variety o activities? Join in ree play, circle time, art,songs and simple child centered projects. ere will be interaction with other children and timeor lots o individual attention, encouraging children to develop such social skills as sharing,caring and cooperation. You may register or one day per week only. We are sorry, but staf maynot change diapers. Students must be 2 years o age by September 16, 2011.


Monday 9:3011:00a.m.

Ages:23


No class 10/10, 10/17


Tuesday 9:3011:00a.m.

Ages:23


No class 10/18


Wednesday 9:3011:00a.m.

Ages:23


No class 10/19


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Cafe Amigos

Amigos ProgramCae Amigos is a Spanish lunch bunch!Following lunch children will enjoy games,songs and playtime while learning Spanish!e instructor is a native speaker and trainedto work in early childhood. Children bringown lunch and a beverage. Staf will escortchildren rom the Winnetka CommunityNursery School.


Monday 11:15a.m.12:45p.m.Ages:35


No class 10/17, 11/21


Tuesday 11:15a.m.12:45p.m.

Ages:35


No class 10/18, 11/22

Cooking With Amigos

Amigos Program

Everyday promises to include a un-illeddelicious activity! We will chop, mix, slice,peel and eat! We will do it all while leaningSpanish! From the creators o Camp Amigos,Cooking With Amigos uses a highly controlledvocabulary introduced in conjunction withun to make recipes. As we wait or ourcreations to cook, we will have lots o unplaying games in Spanish! e instructor is anative Spanish speaker who has been careullytrained to implement the Amigos Programscurriculum. Please do not register if yourchild has allergies to egg, soy, dairy, wheat,

nuts,\ or berries.



Ages:47


No class 10/18, 11/22


Tuesday 1:002:30p.m.

Ages:47


No class 10/18, 11/22

Fun with Amigos

Amigos ProgramEveryday will be a special day at Fun With

Amigos. We will laugh, play, create, sing,paint, cook and discover great wonders and

we will do it all while learning Spanish! Fromthe creators o Camp Amigos, Fun with

Amigos uses a highly controlled vocabularyintroduced in conjunction with un theme

days. All instructors are experienced in earlychildhood and at least one instructor is anative speaker.



Ages:35


No class 10/17, 11/21


Monday 1:002:30p.m.

Ages:35


No class 10/17, 11/21



Ages:35


No class 10/18, 11/22



Ages:35


No class 10/18, 11/22

Time for Amigos

Amigos ProgramThis parent (or caregiver) and child classincludes songs, movement activities, creativedramatics, art, playtime and more, and we

will do it all while learning Spanish! From thecreators o Camp Amigos, Time or Amigosuses a highly controlled vocabulary introducedin conjunction with un theme days. Ourinstructor is a native Spanish speaker whohas been careully trained to implement the

Amigos Programs curriculum



Ages:23


No class 10/17, 11/21

MEET OUR YOUTENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR

Extraordinary Kids curriculum and matrials have been personally created and dveloped by directors Carol Modes and SusBlau. Modes worked or the Deereld Pulic Schools or 14 years teaching kindergaten, second and ourth grade classes and a gited education instructor. Susie Blau h

a Master o Arts degree in behavioral pschology and has worked as a consultant amilies, and educators or over 15 years.

Elyse Ferdinand holds a degree rom Nortern Illinois in Early Childhood EducatioShe has over 15 years o preschool teachiexperience.

Mary Fisher has been working in the earchildhood proession or over 20 years. Shhas been teaching at the Community Houor over 10 years.

Emi Kelsey received her training in EarChildhood Education with an area o cocentration in music and recently completa Suzuki Teacher Training program at thChicago Suzuki Institute. She received hBachelor o Arts degree rom the Universio Illinois.

Patricia OBrien has been trained and cered by the Protocol School o Washingtoto present etiquette programs to childreteens and young adults. She has establish

Manners, Please, providing social skills every occasion.

Carole Pearlman is the ounder o e Jo Creativity art program. Inspiring curriclum, reedom o expression and opportunties to explore many art materials make thinnovative program a creative success each student. Carole holds a BFA in paining and a Masters degree in education anpsychology.

Find out more about Brandon Seyerth anhis guitar classes in our Adult Enrichmesection.



Musikgarten: Family Music For Babies

Music Institute of ChicagoPlay musically with your baby through bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boogames, dancing, moving, and singing. Activities are designed to increase your childs curiosityabout music, develop listening skills and sense o beat through movement, and establish theoundation or singing and musical thought. An adult must accompany each child.

Musikgarten: Family Music For Toddlers

Music Institute of ChicagoParticipate with your toddler in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening and playingsimple instruments while developing a strong musical bond with your child. rough activitiesthat bridge the natural connection between music and movement, your child childs musicalaptitude and ocused listening abilities are enhanced and urther developed. Classes provide

an active, hands-on musical environment appropriate or this age.An adult must accompanyeach child.

Musikgarten: Cycle of Seasons

Music Institute of ChicagoCelebrate your childs love o nature and growing independence through activities which ocuson the seasons o the year. Classes are designed to build attention span, sel-expression andlanguage development and include stories, singing and games.

An adult must accompany each child.

Beginning Guitar: Group Lessons New!

Brandon Seyferthis class is or the beginning guitarist. Inthis class, the student will learn how to applybasic musical concepts such as rhythm,harmony and melody to the guitar. At theend o this class you will be able to read andplay basic chord symbols and melodies. We

will even learn some songs! Please bring yourown guitar.


Wednesday 4:004:30p.m.

Ages:710


No class 10/19, 11/23



Ages:1114


No class 10/19, 11/23

Private Piano Instruction New!

Emi KelseyWant to learn to play the piano? WCH isproud to ofer 30 minute private lessons thatare customized or each individual througha combination o Suzuki and traditionalmethods. All skill levels are welcome. You

will be contacted by the instructor to arrangea lesson time.



Ages:5andup


Noclass10/19



Ages:5andup


No class 11/23

September 14January 18 6103-0

Wednesday 9:1510:00a.m.Ages:418Months


No class 11/23, 12/21, 12/28


Saturday 9:009:45a.m.Ages:418Months


No class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31



Ages:1647Months


No class 11/23, 12/21, 12/28



Ages:1647Months


No class 11/24, 12/22, 12/29


Saturday 10:0010:45a.m.

Ages:1647Months


No class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31


Wednesday 11:15a.m.12:00p.m.Ages:35


No class 11/23, 12/21, 12/28



Ages:35


No class 11/24, 12/22, 12/29


Saturday 11:0011:45a.m.Ages:35


No class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31

MUSIC

All Musikgarten classes on October 19 and 20 will be held at the Music Institute ofChicago, 300 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka.



ART

smART Explorers #1 TopicsBlue Dog and Miro

Learn about the art o George Rodriqueand Joan Miro. Create your own version o

Blue Dog.Exploration Station

Learn about amous Arican artists and makejungle prints.Moments with Monet

Claude Monet was rom France and loved topaint outdoors. Learn how to paint like animpressionist.Textile Treasures

Try using dierent textiles to weave amasterpiece.Surely in Jest

Explore the world o Middle Ages art to createhats and goblets.Leaf Motif

Use items rom nature to make masterpieces.Do a lea relie and prints.



Ages:Kindergarten4thgrade


smART Explorers #2 TopicsUse It Again

Learn about modern artist who turn theordinary into the extraordinary.Picture This

Learn about artists who make photographsinto pieces o art. Try it or yoursel.Master of Color

Learn about impressionism and the Fauvismovement. Make your own version o Icarusby artist Henri Matisse.

Wonderful Watercolors

All about watercolors and what you can create

Hide and SeekLearn how to make hide and seek photos.Medieval Art

Recreate the art o the medieval times.Picassos Art

History and artist techniques o Pablo Picasso

October 26December 14 7700-7

Wednesday 4:005:00p.m



No class 11/23

SmART Explorers

smART Explorers is Chicago lands premiere art program for all ages! smART Explorers provides anempowering art experience that supports each participants individual style and provides the toolto take an idea from within and give it form. Participants will build their Art smarts whilebeing exposed to the amazing masters, history and techniques o art! smART Explorers willuse diferent mediums and techniques to create masterpieces!



Abrakadoodle

In partnership with Crayola and based on child-centered learning principles, Abrakadoodleprovides comprehensive, educationally sound art education to children. Lessons are based onthe works and techniques o either master or contemporary artists and include Monet, Picasso,Rembrandt and OKeefe to name just a ew. Abrakadoodles ongoing curriculum emphasizesthe importance o creativity, all while having un! Children create wonderul masterpieces usinginnovative art materials while exploring artistic styles and techniques. Each series o lessonsofers unique experiences designed to oster creativitynever the same lesson twice! Each

child will take home a ramed piece o art ater each class, labeled with inormation about keyconcepts or vocabulary introduced each lesson. For more inormation visit abrakadoodle.com.

Twoosy Doodler

is is a special art class just or toddlersand parents/caregivers. Little ingers willexperiment with painting, gluing, sticking,printing and creating, while developing nemotor, language and sel-help skills. is isan I can do it class that is un and creative.Each session has new activities and parents/caregivers get to play too.



Ages:2036Months




Ages:2036Months


No class 11/22

Mini Doodler

Children develop their creativity through

careully designed lessons that ignite theimagination and develop skills. Using realartists materials including watercolors,tempera paints, oil pastels, creative tools andmore, the children create masterpieces thatare truly unique.



Ages:36




Ages:36Member:$75 Non-Member:$90

No class 11/22

Family Art

Dont get a babysitter bring everyone! FamilyArt Class is designed to include siblings andamilies. Abrakadoodle instructors will arrangematerials and projects that will accommodateevery child ages two through six. We will learnabout a diferent artist each week. is is greatamily time or working parents. Each childmust enroll, parents are ree.



Ages:26




Ages:26


No class 11/26

Kids on Canvas

I you love to paint, this is the class or you!

A unique art program that teaches childrenabout painting on a variety o canvas suraces with acrylics. A new set o artists will beintroduced each session along with vocabularyand technique related to their work. Students

will take home our acrylic works o art. We will ocus on nature and landscapes. We will learn about Georgia OKeefe, Renoir,Elisabeth Estivalet and Monet in our rstsession.


Saturday 11:00a.m.12:00p.m.

Ages:610




Ages:610


No class 11/26

The Joy of Creativity

Carole PearlmanAn art curriculum designed especially orpreschool and kindergarten child. Creaexplorations through stories, art and pThe class begins with plenty o timeree expression, next an introduction toproject via a book and then the indepencreativity begins. is is a mixed media using watercolors, oil pastels, tempera pacollage and more. A new project every w

All materials are included.

September 8December 8 610

Thursday 9:1511:15a

Ages:46

Member:$348 Non-Member:$

No class 10/20, 11/24


Thursday 12:452:45p

Ages:46

Member:$348 Non-Member:$

No class 10/20, 11/24



Basics to Building withLEGO Engineering

Computer ExplorersIntroduce your child to the un and exciting

world o engineering! Classes is or buddingengineers who are interested in exploringengineering processes in a un and excitingteam environment. They will learn aboutpulleys, gears, levers, wheels and axles as theybuild and manipulate vehicles and other smallmachines. Activities encourage creativity,exploration and problem solving as they workin teams with LEGO Educational Kits.



Ages:46


No class 10/19

Digital Photography for ME

Computer ExplorersSay cheese! Using a digital camera and specialsotware, students will take digital photosand add special efects to them using specialgraphic art editing tools. eyll create theirvery own multimedia show and illustrate theirown books lled with surprises! Children will

work in teams or these sessions.



Ages:46


No class 11/23

Junior FUN-gineering

Computer ExplorersYoung engineers will build working models osimple machines such as a crane, rolling vehicleand a merry-go-round. ey will learn aboutlevers, gears, pulleys, wheels and axles usingnewLEGO@ Simple Machines kits. Students

will work in teams on activities designedaround creativity, exploring, investigating andproblem solving in a un group environment.



Ages:68


LEGO SpyboticsComputer ExplorersBecome Secret Agents with Spybots! Aterbuilding LEGO Spybots well use state-o-the-art sotware to download exciting missionsinto a programmable remote controller andthen complete daring missions while racingagainst time to become the ultimate secretagent team!



Ages:612

Member:$180 Non-Member:$216No class 11/22

Video Game Robotics

Computer ExplorersBuild robotics and use them as controllers oryour Scratch video animation projects! Youand your partner will use LEGO Robotics kitsto build a controller or your Scratch game(think Wii). is amazing course uses the mostinnovative tools available to experiment withrobots and sensors that communicate with thecomputer to control your games!


Monday 4:005:30p.m.

Ages:612


No class 10/10, 10/17

Modern Manners 101Social Dining Skills

Patricia OBrienIt takes just 30 seconds to make an impression

Will it be a good one? Introductionshandshakes, eye contact and body languageare just a ew o the social graces you willearn and keep in your portolio or lieIn addition, personal qualities such atelephone courtesies, acts o kindness, partiesinvitations, importance o RSVP and theimportance o writing a thank you note wilbe included. Learn the rules o table manners

the proper way to set the table, which ork touse and what to do i you drop it on the oorMs. Manners requests you be on time anddress in your best: Gentleman - shirt, tie andsport coat, Young women - dress or suitablepant outt.

October 1 6300-8

Saturday 10:00a.m.12:30p.m

Ages:713


Babysitting Clinic

Patti Schmidtis course teaches child saety, rst-aid, andbaby care. It will also cover the handling oemergency situations. Both boys and girls are

welcome. is is not a Red Cross certiedprogram. You will receive a certiicate ocompletion.

October 6October 13 6300-0

Thursday 4:005:30p.m

Ages:1115


SCIENCE



Science 1 Topics

Crazy About Chemistry

Make chemical concoctions to keep.

Edisons Workshop

Try cool electricity tricks and take homestatic sticks.

Drip Drop

Learn the science o H2O. Make it moveand more.

Light Fever

Use prisms, bend light and make a spectroscopeto keep.

Air with Flair

Test air to make things y, move and stop.

Weather Wizards

Conduct experiments about the weather.


Monday 4:005:00p.m.

Ages:1st5thgrade


No class 10/17

Science 2 Topics

Zoom to the Moon

Learn all about the earths moon and conductexperiments that glow.

Mystery Science

Learn how to test or diferent chemicals andperorm some cool science tricks.

Rock and Roll

Pan or gems and make your own gem plates.

Salty Science

Use salt to make things oat and pick upthings.

Bubbly-ology

Try cool bubble tricks and make your ownbubble mud.

Wacky Water Workshop

Perorm water experiments and make growingcrystals.


Monday 4:00p.m.5:00p.m.

Ages:1st5thgrade


High Touch - High TechHigh Touch - High Tech has been serving Chicagoland elementary schools, preschools, ater school programs, park districts and librarieor the past ten years. Our programs are totally hands-on and totally participatory. Our programs meet Illinois state standards and theNational Science standards. Our instructors are certied teachers and scientists. Our programs ofer our real, relevant science in a un,completely hands-on and sae environment. Programs are designed or inquiry-based learning. Each week the children will study a diferent area o Science. Each class is completely hands-on and includes take home activities or experiments.

Extraordinary Kids

Extraordinary KidsJoin an Extraordinary Kids class and enrich your childs kindergarten year with an educational adventure. Each session will explore severa

thematic units that will be integrated into all areas o the curriculum: Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Geography and Art. Kidlearn the ollowing: What happens to your ood ater you eat it? (Human body), Can I draw a picture using invisible ink and turn crystals inta bouncing ball? (Monsters), Arica seems ar away, are the kids who live there like me? (Arica), CanI be a Junior Paleontologist and nd ossils? (Dinosaurs). Your Child will discover the answers to these questions and much more. ExtraordinarKids emphasizes un and creativity, challenges creative minds, enhances learning through interactive and hands-on exploration, encouragecritical thinking and establishes a lie-long love o learning. Students must be ve years o age by October 1, 2011. For more detailed inormatiocall Extraordinary Kids at 847-945-7632 or visit www.Extraordinary-Kids.com



Ages:46

Member:$297 Non-Member:$352No class 10/10, 10/17


Monday 12:452:45p.m.

Ages:46


No class 10/10, 10/17



Ages:46


No class 10/18, 11/22



Ages:46

Member:$324 Non-Member:$384No class 10/18, 11/22



Ages:46


No class 10/19, 11/23



Ages:46


No class 10/19, 11/23


Thursday 9:1511:15a.m

Ages:46

Member:$297 Non-Member:$35No class 09/29, 10/20, 11/3 11/24


Thursday 12:452:45p.m

Ages:46


No class 09/29, 10/20, 11/24


18/60Page 18Youth Theatre Fall 2011

Audition Clinic Camp Rock

Learn how to audition. Prepare or your Camp Rock audition. is isa singing, acting and dancing clinic, which ocus on the essential skillsthat are judged in a musical theatre audition. You must be enrolled inthe Camp Rock Perormance Program to sign up or this clinic.

August 26August 26 6222-0

Friday 4:00p.m.6:00p.m.


Performance Program Camp Rock

All children who are involved in this program will have the opportunityto perorm in a musical production on stage. e children will rehearse

weekly under the direction o our highly accredited vocal, dance anddrama instructors. e nal perormance will include original costumesand set design. Each child who signs up will receive a part in the show.Children will receive a practice CD and a script or personal practice.is program is or children in second-th grade. No exceptions will bemade. Children must be able to attend the rst day o class or auditions.

Performance dates: November 28December 4All rehearsals and perormances are held at Winnetka Community House.For more inormation call 847-848-1555

August 29November 28 6200-1

Monday 4:006:00p.m.

Ages:612


No class 09/05, 10/17


Friday 4:006:00p.m.

Ages:612


No class 10/21, 11/25

THEATRE

BUILD THE PERFECTBIRTHDAY PARTY!

Create your own personalized treasure (mug, bowl, plate, jewelry box, etc).Design, decorate, and paint with creativity! Instructors will assist in assem-bly and demonstrate decorating techniques. Our parties will make yourchild's birthday an event they'll never forget!

Winnetka Community House makes birthday parties easy! We offer fullservice birthday parties with complete set up and clean up. Our party coordi-nator can help you plan your party and select from a variety of entertainersand activities. We also partner with popular vendors to help you save on foodfor your WCH party.

Young Performers Camp Rock

Kids will have their rst chance to perorm on stage. All children involved in this program willattend weekly rehearsals to learn songs, dances and scenes. is class includes theatre games,activities and more. Each child who is enrolled will receive a part in the show. Children willbe given a practice CD and script or personal practice. Our highly accredited instructors willdirect the children. We will not accept anyone ater the rst day o class.Performance dates: November 28December 4, 2011

All rehearsals and perormances are held at Winnetka Community House. For more inormationcall 847-848-1555


Thursday 4:005:00p.m.

Ages:57


No class 10/20, 11/24


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HOLIDAYCAMPS

Holiday Hoops Camp

3Point Athletics3Point Athletics will be holding its annualHoops Camp during your schools holidaybreak. e camp will ocus on drills thatimprove skill sets o individual players inareas such as dribbling, passing, shooting,deense and teamwork. Games and contests

will be held daily in order to ocus on theskills learned each day in camp, while theultimate goal will be daily ull-court gamesituation scrimmages that will showcase allo the skills honed throughout the week. Allcampers will receive a 3Point Athletics t-shirt and prizes! Please send your child witha brown bag lunch.

December 19December 23 5007-4

MondayFriday 9:00a.m.3:00p.m.

Ages:1st6thgrade


Hot Shots Sports andMore Holiday Camp New!

Hot Shots Sportse camp eatures a variety o sports includ-ing soccer, baseball, basketball, oor hock-ey, ootball, kickball and more. In addition,a wide range o group games will be played.Instruction will ocus on basic undamen-tals and good sportsmanship. Each camper

will receive a camp t-shirt and Hot Shotsbasketball. Campers should bring a snackeach day.


MondayFriday 9:00a.m.12:00p.m.

Ages:47


Chess Wizards Camp

Chess WizardsWould you like to go on a journey to learncool openings, mid-games with all the pinsdouble attacks, endgames and even bug-house? Would you like to be a part o a suc-cessul chess team, designed to cater to allevels o chess players? I so, come join Chess

Wizards or this new camp! is camp is orbeginning and intermediate level playersNo previous experience is needed! Snacks

will be provided. All campers will receive atrophy and certicate o achievement!


MondayWednesday 9:00a.m.12:00p.m




20/60Page 20Youth Athletics Fall 2011

YOUTH ATHLETICS

Play & Clay

Mark Miller and Brenda EwingInterested in sports and ceramics but cantmake up your mind about what to do thisall? Try both! Spend 45 minutes in ourgymnasium playing recreational games suchas soccer, basketball, kickball and more.rough teamwork and sportsmanship, weofer a nurturing atmosphere or learningthe undamentals o a variety o sports. Next,students visit the ceramics studio or 45minutes working on creative projects that havesports intertwined. is is a great opportunityto develop both large and small motor skills

in a un environment. Classes begin in thegymnasium and end in a classroom.


Friday 9:1510:45a.m.

Ages:46


No class 10/21



Ages:46


No class 11/25

Sports & Science

Mark Miller and Mad ScienceWhat a combination! Mad Science and MarkMiller have teamed up to ofer you a greatcombination class. Your child will experience45 minutes o hands-on science un where ouryoung scientists will explore a new spectaculartopic each week. eyll also enjoy 45 minuteso high-energy athletics in the gym designed toteach children basic sports skills and enhanceoverall physical development. Classes beginin the classroom and end in the gymnasium.


Monday 1:303:00p.m.


No class 10/17


Monday 1:303:00p.m.

Ages:46


No class 11/21

Toddler Drop-in Gym (Tot Time)

Are you looking or a place to meet newriends and have your toddler exercise andrun-of their energy? Tot Time is the place todo it. We have a balance beam, hoops, ballsscooters and much more or your child to useParticipants must wear gym shoes. No oodallowed. Parents must remain with children.

September 15December 15

Closed October 20

Wednesday 11:30a.m.1:00p.m.

Ages:Infant5

$3firstchild

$1eachadditionalchild


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Junior Fitness Training Class

ose ages 1213 may become Community House Fitness Centremembers by completing a personalized training program with apersonal trainer. e training program is a one-hour session that willcover all aspects o membership including gym etiquette, proper warmup, strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, exibility and cooldown. Once registered, you will be contacted by a Community Housepersonal trainer to schedule your session.

Ages: 12131060-0$60

Supervised Jr. Fitness Centre Membership

Prerequisite: Completion o the Jr. Fitness Training Class. Uponsuccessul completion o the Jr. Fitness Training Class, those ages1213 will be permitted to purchase the Supervised Jr. Membership

A parent or guardian must be a current Winnetka Community HouseFitness Centre member in order or utilization o this membership. Aparent or guardian is required to accompany and supervise the juniormember at all times in the Fitness Centre. Winnetka Community

House Fitness Centre Youth Membership ees apply.

Father and Me Football

Mark Miller and StaMark Millers Munchkin Ner Football is aprogram or children ages 35. is programteaches the students the basic concepts oootball rules, catching/throwing and ag-pulling. Teamwork and sportsmanship areemphasized. e philosophy o Mark MillersMunchkin Ner Football is to provide basics

in a relaxed and un environment.September 10October 15 5002-7

Saturday 12:301:00p.m.

Ages:35




Ages:35


No class 11/26

Parent and Me Soccer

Mark Miller and Stais program gives children an opportunityto learn the game o soccer. With instructionrom Mark Miller and his staf, children willlearn basic skills, coordination drills, and ungames in a relaxed and un environment.



Ages:36



Saturday 1:001:30p.m.Ages:36


No class 11/26

Mark Millers Munchkin Tennis

Mark Miller and StaMark Miller and his staf use a unique styleo teaching tennis to young children. Hand-eye coordination drills and un games areemphasized in a relaxed environment. Yourchildren will learn the key building blocks toplaying a great game o tennis.



Ages:48




Ages:48


No class 11/26



Ages:35




Ages:35


No class 11/26

Instructional Football Clinic

On-e-Go SPORTSLearn ootball rom REAL athletes who haveplayed ootball on a collegiate or proessionalevel! is high-energy non-contact ootbalclinic teaches the undamentals o the sportincluding passing, receiving, blockingroutes and more! e clinic will also includescrimmages and giveaways. Registration is

limited, so please register early. Participantswill be grouped according to skill level/age.


Monday 7:008:00p.m.

Ages:1st2ndgrade


No class 10/17


Monday 7:008:00p.m.

Ages:1st2ndgrade


No class 11/21

Kickball

On-e-Go SPORTSGet a kick by joining us or our Kickball classKick like a soccer pro and run the bases like anall star. Our exciting Kickball class will teachyou all the basics involved in team sports in aun and engaging atmosphere. Clinics will becoached by ormer or current college athletes

who will emphasize coaching and teamworkstrategy and most importantly FUN!


Monday 6:007:00p.m.

Ages:712


No class 10/17


Monday 6:007:00p.m.

Ages:712


No class 11/21



Mini-Majors

Illinois Baseball Academye Mini-Majors introductory clinic is a un-lled way or kids to learn the undamentalso throwing, elding and hitting. Our goalis to help young players gain condence,improve coordination and appreciate the

joys o teamwork and sportsmanship. Whileskill development is a part o the program,

we also spend considerable time each weekteaching lie-skills through books and baseballhistory lessons. Each participant will receivean Illinois Baseball Academy t-shirt.



Ages:46


No class 10/17



Ages:46




Ages:46


No class 10/19


Friday 10:0011:00a.m.

Ages:46


No class 10/21



Ages:46


No class 11/21



Ages:46


No class 11/22



Ages:46


No class 11/23


Friday 10:0011:00a.m.

Ages:46


No class 11/25

Swordplay for kids

Marijke MorichWe will be using special plastic encing weapons with buzzing tips to allow or easier controand increased saety. is class provides a great environment or kids to do one o the thingsthey enjoy most-play with swords! Students will learn basic en garde position, advance andretreats, salute, lunge, extend, beat attack and parry riposte. We will talk about target areaand basic rules o encing. In addition to Olympic style encing we will also use the weaponsor more dramatic war games pitting two teams against each other in an attacking melee.is class will use games to develop speed, reaction time and balance. On the last day o classstudents will have an opportunity to demonstrate their learned skills to the instructor. Correcexecution will allow that student to advance to the next level o Swordplay class. Students who

would like to continue to work on these skills are more than welcome to repeat this class untilthey are comortable and eel ready to move up to encing.

Fencing

Marijke Moriche Olympic sport o Fencing demands a blend o tactical and strategic thought and a physicaexecution o those decisions. is has led many to describe the sport as physical chess. Fencingalso teaches balance and discipline and even more than this, its un! Beginning Fencing is othose new to encing or those who would like to work on the basic skills o encing. is class

will cover basic encing rules, encing etiquette, basic ootwork, attacks and deenses. Classewill consist o warm up time, ootwork time, group lesson and bouting. Equipment is provided



Ages:79


No class 10/18


Tuesday 3:45p.m.4:45p.m

Ages:79


No class 11/22



Ages:10andup


No class 10/18


Tuesday 4:455:45p.m

Ages:10andup


No class 11/22



Hot Shots Adult-Tot Sports

Hot Shots SportsParents are an integral part o helping theirtots develop basic sports movement andmotor skills. Motor skills activities ocus onhand/eye and hand/oot coordination. Sportsequipment and instruction are provided tohelp guide your child through an introduction

to organized sports.September 13October 25 5009-7


Ages:24


No class 10/18



Ages:24


No class 11/22

Hot Shots Parent Tot SoccerHot Shots Sports

Young children develop motor skills whilehaving un running and kicking just likethe big kids! Parents and tots work togetherin this class, learning the basics o soccer.Dribbling, passing, shooting and kicking

will all be emphasized. A variety o activitiesdesigned around the game o soccer will beplayed each week.




No class 10/19



Ages:24


No class 11/23

Hot Shots Total Sports

Hot Shots SportsTotal Sports not only teaches children thebasic skills o playing a particular sport, italso teaches them skills needed to work withone another as teammates, and to accepteach individual as a valuable player. Someo the sports taught and played include

soccer, kickball, ootball t-ball, oor hockey,basketball and more.



Ages:35


No class 10/19


Friday 1:152:15p.m.

Ages:35


No class 10/21

September 16October 28 5009-5Friday 4:305:30p.m.

Ages:57


No class 10/21



Ages:35


No class 11/23


Friday 1:152:15p.m.

Ages:35


No class 11/25


Friday 4:305:30p.m.

Ages:57


No class 11/25

Hot Shots Pee Wee Soccer

Hot Shots SportsLet your childs early soccer experience bea great one. The younger player developsnot only their soccer skills but also gainscondence, coordination, motor skills andcommunication. The program uses age-appropriate drills and exercises to teach players

kicking, ball control, dribbling, shootingand more. Each class is designed to developendurance, promote good sportsmanship andbuild teamwork.


Friday 3:454:30p.m.

Ages:46


No class 10/21


Friday 3:454:30p.m.

Ages:46


Hot Shots Triple Play

Hot Shots SportsThis class eatures three sports: ootballsoccer and basketball. Participants developskills associated with each sport and haveopportunities to use these skills in gamesituations. Emphasis is placed on skildevelopment, teamwork and sportsmanship.


Monday 1:152:15p.m.Ages:46


No class 10/17


Monday 1:152:15p.m.

Ages:46


No class 11/21



Hot Shots Lunch and Play

Children are introduced to a variety o sports including soccer, t-ball, basketball, ootball, kickball and other sports and group games. egoal is to provide the opportunity or each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially through teamwork and goodsportsmanship. Bring a lunch and come and play. All 11:30 a.m. classes will eat lunch rst and then play the sports o the day. To accommodateparticipants who attend aternoon school, the 11:00 a.m. classes will play the sports o the day rst ollowed by lunch.

Fall SeasonSeptember 12October 24 5008-7

Monday 11:00a.m.12:30p.m.

Ages:46


No class 10/17



Ages:46


No class 10/17



Ages:35


No class 10/18



Ages:35


No class 10/18


Thursday 11:30a.m.1:00p.m.

Ages:35


No class 10/20


Friday 11:30a.m.1:00p.m.Ages:46


No class 10/21



Ages:46


No class 11/21



Ages:46


No class 11/21



Ages:35


No class 11/22

November 1December 13 5011-0Tuesday 11:30a.m.1:00p.m.

Ages:35


No class 11/22



Ages:35


No class 11/24


Friday 11:30a.m.1:00p.m.


No class 11/25

Full Year New!September 12June 4 5010-5


Ages:46


No class 10/17, 11/21, 05/07, 05/28

September 12June 4 5010-6


Ages:46


No class 10/17, 11/21, 05/07, 05/28



Ages:35


No class 10/18, 11/22, 05/08



Ages:35


No class 10/18, 11/22, 05/08



Ages:35


No class 10/20, 11/24, 05/03, 05/10


Friday 11:30a.m.1:00p.m.Ages:46


No class 10/21, 11/25, 05/04, 05/11

MEET OUR YOUTH ATHLETICS INSTRUCTOR

Chris Beacom is the President o Illinois Baseball Academy. As a ormer New Trier Head Coach, Chris has been teaching kids o all ages anability levels how to play baseball or the past 20 years. Prior to coaching, Chris captained the Northwestern University team and then playproessionally in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. In addition to Coach Beacom, Illinois Baseball Academy employs some o the most acomplished and dynamic coaches on the North Shore, many with college and proessional playing experience.

Hot Shots Sports is a private organization that develops and organizes youth athletic programming. Hot Shots Sports programs stress th

pure enjoyment o being involved in athletics and ofers the opportunity or children to develop their skills in an environment where everyoplays and reward is given or the efort rather than the result. Participants learn to have respect or each other on and of the court. Hot ShoSports was ounded in 1994 and continues to provide athletic programming in New York City, Denver and Chicago.

Hoops4Health is a newly ounded organization whose aim is to better the lives o its students. Our goal is to make a positive impact on youby providing them a un learning experience in the sport o basketball as well as teaching them how to live a healthy liestyle of the court. Wcater to kids o all ages and skill levels. Our our keys are mind, body, nutrition and discipline. We ofer a wide range o programs includibasketball camps/clinics, nutrition classes, Tai-chi, Kung-Fu, AAU basketball travel teams, and more. All coaches and teachers are qualiproessionals in their eld.

On-e-Go SPORTS is headed by Chris Martin, ormer Northwestern University All-American, Chicago Bears Deensive Back, and BTen Network ootball analyst and host.



Lil Pigskins - Piglets New!

Hot Shots SportsChildren will love the games and activities thatPiglets has to ofer. As with all Lil Pigskins

curriculums, un is the ocus o the class.Our activities help increase listening skills,balance, and coordination. e class providesan enjoyable, structured environment whereplayers will also learn colors and numbers. ePiglets class is appropriate as the childs rstLil Pigskins class. Adult/parent participationis required.



Ages:23


No class 10/20

September 15October 27 5010-1Thursday 1:001:50p.m.

Ages:23


No class 10/20



Ages:23


No class 11/24




No class 11/24

Lil Pigskins - Squealers New!

Hot Shots Sportsis class is or 2.53.5 year old players who arenot ready to be on the eld without a parentalgure. Our child development experts tailoredthe curriculum to help the players becomemore independent through ootball activities.By the end o this class, children should beable to easily transition to the Pigs curriculum.

Children experience exciting ootball un bythrowing, kicking, running and jumping.Adult/parent participation is required.



Ages:2.53.5


No class 10/20



Ages:2.53.5


No class 11/24

Lil Pigskins - Pigs Beginners New!

Hot Shots SportsIn this age group, it is easy or children toget distracted and lose interest in activities.Our curriculum is specically designed to beast-paced and to quickly transition rom oneootball activity to another. Players start tolearn and develop key ootball skills while justplaying un games with a ootball. Every classchildren get to throw, kick, run and jump.



Ages:35


No class 10/20



Ages:35


No class 11/24

Lil Pigskins - Edge Classes New!

Hot Shots Sportse Edge classes are designed or children

who already have ootball experience and want more o a challenge. e curriculumimprove athletic ability and increase ootballknowledge. e Edge Classes help your childgain an edge on the competition.



Ages:46


No class 10/20



Ages:46


No class 11/24

New

Hoops4Health Basketball Skill Clinic

Hoops4HealthOur clinic is guaranteed to improve yourchilds basketball game. Our training program

will help the beginner and advanced basketballplayer. Each week will cater to a diferentundamental basketball skill. We will alsoteach proper teamwork and sportsmanship

which is vital to becoming a strong basketballplayer. Our Hoops4Health proessional stafhas worked with kids o all ages and skill levels

We take great pride in personal attention andhands on teaching. Our clinic will conclude

with a 5 on 5 or 3 on 3 tournament and wewill have trophy presentations. e kids willhave many un games and drills that will helptheir basketball game improve.


Monday 4:306:00p.m.

Ages:410

$165No class 10/17



Ages:410

$165

No class 10/19


MondayandWednesday 4:306:00p.m

Ages:410

$300

No class 10/17, 10/19

Lil Pigskins is a national child development program that helps kids discover the game o ootball. isprogram is designed or children to learn about ootball, to have un playing games with ootballs, andto increase their overall health. Our dynamic curriculum is sae, non-aggressive, child ocused, and com-prehensive. From 18 months to 9 years, we ocus on increasing athletic ability, leadership, condence,and knowledge o the game. Lil Pigskins ocuses more on the un o ootball and less on the competi-tion o ootball. Children will have a un-lled adventure participating in Lil Pigskins classes. For moreinormation, please visit our web site at www.hotshotssports.org/lilpigskins.


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3Point Athletics Basketball Clinics

3Point AthleticsWith 10 years o experience running quality,instructional youth basketball programs inthe Chicagoland area, 3Point Athletics isexcited to bring its dedicated and engagingstaf to Winnetka Community House. isall we will be oering our unique blendo undamental drills mixed with a non-

competitive and un atmosphere that will besure to keep your child excited about learningand participating in our avorite sport. Allindividual and team skills will be introduced

with a stress on dribbling and ball handling.Come join us this all and prepare or yourupcoming season by building your condence

with the 3Point Athletics staf. Register early!Space is limited.


Monday 3:454:45p.m.

Ages:1st3rdgrade


No class 11/21


Monday 4:455:45p.m.

Ages:1st3rdgrade


No class 11/21



Ages:1st3rdgrade


No class 11/23

November 2December 14 5004-6Wednesday 4:455:45p.m.

Ages:1st3rdgrade


No class 11/23

3Point Athletics Little Hoopers

3Point AthleticsSpecically designed or kids, these 45 minuteclinics are an introduction to basic basketballor the beginner. Classes will provide acomortable and un group environment asparticipants learn the undamentals o thesport with an emphasis on dribbling andball handling. 3Points engaging staf will

emphasize activities that help develop basicmotor skills, hand to eye coordination, andollowing directions. Each participant willreceive a Little Hoopers tee shirt.


Friday 1:001:45p.m.

Ages:46


No class 10/21


Friday 1:001:45p.m.

Ages:46


Sandlot GamesAll Sports and Games

3Point AthleticsAs an alternative to our sports specic programs3Point is expanding its programming toinclude a variety pack o sports and old schooplayground and gym games. Lets ace it. Somechildren just need a variety o avors, so come

join us as we conduct games like kickballwhie-ball, capture the ag, dodge ball, andmany more.



Ages:46


No class 10/18



Ages:46


No class 10/19



Ages:46


No class 11/22




No class 11/23

The Community House offers a variety of day and evening classes for all ages!

Studio Features

Skutt KilnsShimpo Pottery WheelsNorthstar Slab RollerExtruder and DiesLow and High Fire Clay and GlazesYouth and Adult Classes

Seepages3335formoreinformation

ceramics studio


27/60Fall 2011Youth Basketball Page 2

FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GRADEYOUTH BASKETBALL HOUSE LEAGUE

I you have a rst through third grade boy or girl interested in playing basketball against other area players without the hassle o travel-ing to a diferent location or every game, this program is or them. Participants will learn undamental skills through weekly practice andgames. Adult volunteers coach all teams. First grade games will have youth size basketballs and eight oot basketball rims. ird gradegames will have adult size basketballs, 9 oot basketball rims and score will be kept. All games will have staf reerees and timekeepers. Allparticipants will receive a team t-shirt and commemorative basketball.1. Teams will be established according to school (Crow Island, Greeley, Hubbard Woods, Sacred Heart, Faith Hope, North Shore Coun-

try Day and more), there will be no evaluation. When lling out your registration orm please remember to insert your child/childrensschool. Otherwise placement on a particular school team cannot be guaranteed. I there are more than 10 children rom a school,multiple teams will be ormed. I there too ew children rom any one school, children will be placed on a team according to village oresidence. Due to the number o children in this program requests will not be taken.

2. ere will be a one hour practice during the week. Time, assigned at a later date, will be sometime between Monday and Friday,5:008:00 p.m.

3. Games will be held on Saturdays. Time, assigned at a later date, will be sometime between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.4. All team inormation (roster, practice time, game time, coach, etc.) will be available on or beore December 9, 2011, at www.quicks-

cores.com/wch.Monday, January 2Saturday, February 25

Class Grade Member Non-Member Member (after October 30) Non-Member (after October 30)

5003-3 First $295 $354 $320 $379

5003-4 Second $295 $354 $320 $379

5003-5 Third $295 $354 $320 $379

YOUTH BASKETBALL COACHES REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

Are you a basketball enthusiast who would like to pass on your skills and knowledge o the game? e Community House is looking or aduvolunteers to coach in the Youth Basketball Program or rstthird graders. ere will be a mandatory coaches meeting on Monday, Decem

ber 5. I you are interested in coaching, please ll out the bottom o this page and return it to Jef Wahl, Athletic Supervisor. You may alsoout the coaching orm at www.quickscores.com/wch. ere is a maximum o two coaches per team.

ere will be no guarantee o coaching partner or coaching opportunity.

Deadline to register as a coach is October 30, 2011.

Youth Basketball Coaches Who: Adult Volunteers Needed Where:Winnetka Community House GymnasiumWhen:January 2February 25, Practice and Games held once a week (days to be arranged). All games held on Saturday.

Practices held MondayFriday ater school and evenings.

Name:____________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________

City: ______________________________________ Zip:____________ Home Phone: _________________________________

Work Phone: ____________________Email: _____________________________________ Ok to publish in handouts to participant

Child/childrens name(s): ___________________________________________ Circle grade you would like to coach: 1 2 3

Have you coached at the Winnetka Community House beore? Y N

Would like to coach with (maximum o two coaches per team): _____________________________________________________________


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GYM RENTALSEverwishyoucoulduseagymnasiumtoparticipateinbasketbal

withallyourownfriends?WellthisispossibleattheWinnetka

CommunityHouse!Ourgymnasiumisavailableforrentalon

weeklyoronetimebasis.

Call 847-446-0537 for rates and times.

Open GymEnjoy a pick-up game o basketball with your riends, meet newpeople and have un. Our backboards and rims are adjustable romeight to ten eet so all ages and skill levels are welcome. Lockerrooms and showers are available. Times are subject to change.Check the posted schedule, or call or times and directions.DailyFee:$3(FreewithFitnessCentremembership)

GymPunchcards:$25for10visits


Sunday 10:30a.m.1:00p.m.

Closed 10/16, 23, 11/6

Doyouneedaget-a-wayforyouandyourchildren?

Doyourchildrenwantfriendsoverbutyoudontwantthemess?

Doyouwanttohavemoreget-togethersbutdonthavethespace?

Consider renting theFree to be Kidschildcare room!

The Free to be Kids childcare room is bright, spacious and fully stocked with toys, games,

books, and more! The room is available Monday through Sunday from 1:00-8:00 p.m. We pro-

vide the space, you provide the supervision.

Please call (847) 881-9304 for more information and room availability.


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KARATEAbout Our Karate Programe Winnetka Karate Program ollows a systematized belt ranking or all its participants. Traditional Karate is a martial art which emphasizethe principles and applications o weaponless sel-deense.

Belt Rankinge Winnetka Karate Program ollows a systemized belt ranking or all participants. ere are 11 belt levels (kyu) beore rst-degree black bel

(shodan). A new student is assigned the white belt rank (eleventh kyu). One must ulll certain requirements under normal practice conditionand in a test environment to secure progressive promotions up to and including the black belt (dan) levels. When one has acquired a stronoundation in the undamentals o Karate, he or she can be promoted to the rank o rst degree black belt.The following items are optional and will incur additional costs: uniforms, belt tests and tournaments.

Pee Wee KarateStudents learn how to control their energy levels and concentration through study o undamental Karate principles. Participants will learn hoto ollow instructions and exercise sel control in a un and exciting environment.

Beginner Karate Iis is an introduction to Karate. No experience is necessary. (Beginner to Orange Belt/White Stripe)

Beginner Karate IIStudents must have the belt rank o orange or yellow belt to participate.

Intermediate KarateStudents may join with the permission o the instructor.

KarateCurriculum enables the beginner through advanced student to develop an efective orm o sel-deense. Keen perception skills and a mind this increasingly alert and sensitive are acquired. Students learn how to relax in stressul conditions and keep an emotional balance.

Adult KarateStudents seek the human bodys most complete mental and physical development through sel-deense techniques. An extraordinary uidity perception and sel-deense skill can be achieved.


Level: Class: Day: Time: Ages: Member: Non-Member: No class:

PeeWeeKarate 5003-6 TuesdayThursday 3:103:40p.m. 45 $355 $426 10/18, 10/20, 11/24

BeginnerKarateI 5003-7 TuesdayThursday 3:454:30p.m. 58 $478 $574 10/18, 10/20, 10/22, 11/2

Saturday 8:45-9:30a.m.

BeginnerKarateII 5003-8 TuesdayThursday 4:305:15p.m. 58 $478 $574 10/18, 10/20, 10/22, 11/2


IntermediateKarate 5003-9 TuesdayThursday 5:156:00p.m. 610 $478 $574 10/18, 10/20, 10/22, 11/2


Karate 5004-0 TuesdayThursday 6:006:45p.m. 813 $478 $574 10/18, 10/20, 10/22, 11/2


Karate 5004-1 TuesdayThursday 6:457:45p.m. 813 $478 $574 10/18, 10/20, 10/22, 11/2


AdultKarate 5004-2 TuesdayThursday 7:459:10p.m. 14andup $498 $598 10/18, 10/20, 10/22, 11/2


MEET OUR KARATE INSTRUCTORS

Frank Chrzanowski, chief instructor, developed the Traditional Karate Program for the Winnetka Community House in 1989. He has trained in Karate since 1975 and has attained the rank of fourth degree black belt in the Japan Karate Association. He has been featured in articles in the ChicagTribune, the Sun Times and the Pioneer Press, and has appeared on local and national television programs.

Ron Stein has trained in karate since 1981 and is a third degree black belt in the Japan Karate Association. His karate experience extends to Europand Japan, where he lived for four years, training under many instructors and studying various Japanese martial arts. His karate teaching experiencincludes e University of Chicago, e University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the United States Marine Corps in Tokyo. He has been withthe Winnetka Community House Karate Program since 1994.


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TAEKWONDOTaekwondo, one o the newest Olympic sports, is a 2000-year-old martial art, ofering a variety o benets or people o all ages and physicalabilities. Students have the opportunity to improve concentration and sel esteem, achieve lielong physical tness and learn sel-deense skills.Classes are taught under the direction o G.Master Ki Hong Kim* (8th Dan World Taekwondo Federation.) A $45 uniorm ee is required atthe rst class. Belt testing is ofered through e KH Kim Taekwondo at an additional ee and is held twice a year. All colored belt studentsare required to have complete sparring gears.

Little Dragonsis introductory class is designed to captivate the interest o our youngest students. Skills are developed through gentle instruction andappropriate games or their ability. is class ocuses on developing balance, coordination, and respect or the discipline o martial arts training

Level: Class: Day: Date: Time: Ages: Member: Non-Member: No Class:

BeginnerWhite 5000-0 Friday September9December23 4:004:40p.m. 45 $191 $201 10/21, 11/25

Yellowandup 5000-1 Friday September9December23 4:455:25p.m. 45 $191 $201 10/21, 11/25

Early Taekwondo

Designed especially or the younger children, this program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skill and sel-condencthrough creative activities.

Level: Class: Day: Date: Time: Ages: Member: Non-Member: No Class:WhiteOrange 5000-2 Friday September9December23 5:306:15p.m. 67 $191 $201 10/21, 11/25

Greenandup 5000-3 Friday September9December23 7:107:55p.m. 67 $191 $201 10/21, 11/25

Youth Taekwondo

is program includes a balanced cardiovascular workout, including punching, kicking and blocking skills, using the Taekwondo tradition, andsel control. Participants will improve coordination, power o concentration, balance and both physical and mental discipline.


WhiteOrange 5000-4 Friday September9December23 6:207:05p.m. 813 $191 $201 10/21, 11/25

Greenandup 5000-5 Friday September9December23 7:108:00p.m. 813 $191 $201 10/21, 11/25

Parent/Child Taekwondo

is class provides amilies with a un opportunity to spend time together while improving physical and mental conditioning throughcardiovascular drills, calisthenics and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking and blocking. Fee includes instructionor one parent and one child.


Allbelts 5000-6 Friday September9December23 7:108:00p.m. 7andup $382 $401 10/21, 11/25

Adult Taekwondo

Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through the study o orms, stances and thskills o punching, kicking and blocking.


Allbelts 5000-7 Friday September9December23 7:108:00p.m. 12andup $191 $201 10/21, 11/25


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SEVEN STAR KUNG-FU(A DIVISION OF HOOPS4HEALTH)

Master Shi Heng Long is a decorated kung-Fu and Tai-Chi Master. He has taught in many dierent provinces in China including Bejing, Shanghai, Hebei, Shangdong, and Guangzhou. After coming to the USA in 2007 hes taught at e Chicago Shaolin Temple, Health Kick Kung-Fand Energy Fitness. In 2009 he taught at e Shaolin Temple Overseas Headquarters in New York and O-Mei Shaolin Kung-Fu in WashingtoDC. He has studied martial arts since the age of eight at the Shaolin Temple in China.

You may know Kung-Fu because o Bruce Lee. However, it actually dated back thousands o years beore him. It is an ancient Chinesmartial art that brings sel deense, condence, discipline and conditioning to its students. We will teach Northern and Southern styles wit

Shaolin and animal orms. Kung-Fu training includes stances, stretching, conditioning, meditation/relaxation (Tai-Chi) and orms. Aclasses are always taught in a sae environment. Students through dedicated training can move up in belt levels. In Kung-Fu students sta

with no belt and have to earn there rst belt which is a white belt. ere is a criterion that a student must learn to test or a new belt leveStudents go at their own pace in belt progression. Receiving the belt is a great symbol o the learning but most o all it is the personal gain ihealth, mind, body and spirit which is the ultimate satisaction. Our proessional staf o decorated teachers cant wait to share their passioand knowledge o Kung-Fu. Have un and enjoy entering the world o Kung-Fu! New students are required to purchase a uniorm whichincludes pants, shirt, and shoes ($60). Belt Test ($25, one time ee or each belt, unlimited tries per belt). Sign up or spring and summe(20 total sessions) and get a 10% discount.

Dates: Class: Day: Time: Ages: Fee: NoClass:

September12October24 5013-0 Monday 4:305:30p.m. 510 $240 10/17

September12October24 5018-7 Monday 5:306:30p.m. 11andup $240 10/17

September14October26 5012-8 Wednesday 4:305:30p.m. 510 $240 10/19

September14October26 5012-6 Wednesday 5:306:30p.m. 11andup $240 10/19

October31December12 5013-1 Monday 4:305:30p.m. 510 $240 11/21

October31December12 5013-3 Monday 5:306:30p.m. 11andup $240 11/21

November2December14 5012-9 Wednesday 4:305:30p.m. 510 $240 11/23

November2December14 5013-2 Wednesday 5:306:30p.m. 11andup $240 11/23


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CERAMICSCreating with Clay

Brenda EwingLet your childs imagination run wild. Us-ing low re clay and glazes, children will playthe morning away, while creating a variety oprojects. rough storytelling, clay projectsand their own active imagination, children

will learn the joys o art. Materials and clayprovided. Dress or mess!


Friday 9:009:45a.m.

Ages:35


No class 10/21


Friday 9:009:45a.m.

Ages:35


No class 11/25

Egyptian Art-Making New!Gabriella VerbovszkyTravel back in history and rediscover ancientEgypt, its sacred animals, oods, rituals andadornments. Students will be able to recre-ate history by making pottery, jewelry andpaintings using clay and decorative tech-niques.



Ages:58


No class 10/22



Ages:58


No class 11/26

Tea Party Tuesday New!

Alexis OrtizUsing squishy mushy clay we will each makeour very own teacups, teapots, saucers, tea-spoons and then have a party! Ater that you

can take your set home and have a tea partywith all your riends!



Ages:612


No class 10/18



Ages:612


No class 11/22

Play & Clay

Mark Miller and Brenda EwingInterested in sports and ceramics but cantmake up your mind about what to do thisall? Try both! Spend 45 minutes in ourgymnasium playing recreational games suchas soccer, basketball, kickball and more.rough teamwork and sportsmanship, weofer a nurturing atmosphere or learning

the undamentals o a variety o sports. Next,students visit the ceramics studio or 45minutes working on creative projects that havesports intertwined. is is a great opportunityto develop both large and small motor skillsin a un environment. Classes begin in thegymnasium and end in a classroom.



Ages:46


No class 10/21

November 4December 16 5002-4Friday 9:1510:45a.m.

Ages:46


No class 11/25

Just Wheel!

Alexis Ortizis class is or the wheel enthusiast. We willdo nothing but make projects on the wheeland get messy! And glaze our creations, ocourse no experience necessary, just a will-ingness to learn. Materials and clay provid-ed. Please bring a towel with your name onit to the rst class.



Ages:8andup


No class 10/19



Ages:8andup


No class 11/23


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Multimedia Madness! New!

Alexis OrtizLets use anything to make everything! First

we will make it out o clay, then we will gohunting or things to stick to it, then wellpaint it, then the skys the limit. is class

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